He was born Dec. 7, 1955, in Easton and was the son of the late Richard L. and Eleanor McIntyre Snyder. He was a 1974 graduate of Easton High School.

Survivors are his children: Donnell, Russell Jr., Rochelle and Laila, all of Easton, and Jasmine of Petersburg, Va.; his brothers: William E. and his wife, Joy, of Las Vegas; and Barry R. and his wife, Charlotte, of Forks Township; his companion, Lynette Shorter; and seven grandchildren, including Xavier, whom he helped raise. He was predeceased by a daughter, Felicia.

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Services will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.